Shocking! Kim Ha-sung, is there a possibility of an uncontracted contract even after the opening of the season, and will he lose FA? I can't believe it's about the impact of shoulder surgery
Jan 29, 2025
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ESPN selected Kim Ha-sung as the best shortstop among the remaining FA on the 28th (Korea time) 'Best FA by Position: Optimal Club and Expected' and predicted that Kim Ha-sung, ranked 25th in the FA rankings, will sign a two-year, $42.1 million contract'
ESPN first said of Kim Ha-sung 'He suffered a shoulder injury while sliding to first base in August, and gave up his mutual option in 2025 after failing to play in the postseason of the San Diego Padres. Deciding on this year's opener, he won the 2023 Utility Gold Glove, and last year showed above-average defensive performance as a shortstop' However, the FA situation was complicated by uncertainty about the transmission power after shoulder surgery. Despite having an average offense thanks to outstanding defensive indicators, he has averaged a WAR 4.4 over the past three years.
In other words, Kim Ha-sung's overall offense is average in the league and defense is at the top, but it is difficult to predict which club he can sign immediately because he cannot accurately determine the timing of his return due to shoulder surgery.
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ESPN said 'No team has serious problems with shortstop, but the Angels start the season without Jack Neto, an existing shortstop who had shoulder surgery. The same goes for Kim Ha-sung, but he explained that he can play second base at the Angels.
As for Pittsburgh, he pointed out that the Pirates are the weakest shortstop position seen by Isaiah Kiner-Falefa, but there is no possibility of investing in the contract level we predicted. 'The Padres may be the most suitable club, but there is an element of anxiety about payroll.'"
In other words, no club has a perfect need for each other. In other words, FA Mia is likely to be prolonged. ESPN diagnosed that `Kim Ha-sung can remain uncontracted even after the start of this year's season.'
Major League Baseball's regular season opener is March 28 in continental America. However, since Kim Ha-sung cannot play until at least the end of April anyway, it is difficult to complete the contract not only now but also during the spring training period.
For now, Kim Ha-sung's return is expected to be after May. MLB Network reporter John Morosi recently predicted his return in May, saying, `Kim Ha-sung will not be ready until this year's opening game, but he will be able to return after May.' In other words, the timing of Kim Ha-sung's contract is highly likely to be decided after the end of March, when he starts his last rehabilitation.
Seven to eight teams are being discussed as Kim Ha-sung's destination in the new year. They include San Diego, the San Francisco Giants, the Seattle Mariners, the Atlanta Braves, the Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh, the Angels, and the Boston Red Sox.
Even if the demand level is high, it is not possible to sign a contract right away. In the end, it should be considered difficult to complete the FA contract until he is convinced that his right shoulder is fine when the timing of his return becomes clear.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
